Paddle the Strait to Africa

April to November

A once in a lifetime experience...

The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain in Europe from Morocco in Africa. The Strait is an historical 15 mile passage between those two continents. A passage between two Oceans and from one continent to another...

No matter if you like to face that challenge alone or make a team effort and share the paddling with friends or partners. Reaching the african shore will be one of those special moments, one you will remember!

What to expect:

What you can expect is a unique once in a lifetime adventure! A challenge! Either only for yourself or shared with your team or friends. Two Oceans, two continents and one day at sea you will never forget!

Event Overview

Date:

weekly from beginning of May until end of October. Only when pre-booked

Tour:

Paddle from Algeciras to Africa and sail back to Spain the same day

Price for one Paddler:

900 Euro

Price for two Paddlers:

1100 Euro

Price for three Paddlers:

1300 Euro

for who:

SUP Experience on open water and Ocean is mandatory before joining that trip. Participants should be able to paddle comfortably also against the wind for 2-3 KM, as well as swim in open water for 30 minutes.

Included in that price:

double cabin for one night on the Yacht, accompanied crossing of the Strait, Drinks and Snacks on Bord, shuttle back to Spain.

Friends and Partners:

Every Paddleboarder can bring an additional person to join the trip on Board the Sailing Yacht free of charge.

Skipper:

Chris Ziaja, Giel Vlugt

Contact

Organisation and Safety

The trip will be accompanied by a fully equiped 12m Sailing Yacht. The Yacht will carry food and beverages for the athlets and will ensure a safe passage through the strait of Gibraltar. If one of the Paddlers needs a rest, it´s always possible to sit on the Yacht for a while before continue paddling.

A popular option for crossing the Strait is to paddle as a small team with a friend or your partner. This option is saving costs and it´s great fun to accomplish this mission together. Your partner will be resting on the yacht while you´re paddling for Africa. Once tired, you swap roles - as often as you would like.

All of our participants so far, were in doubt if they´re able to make it all the way to the other side. Accompanied by the yacht, experienced skippers and our coaches this is your chance to find out!

Our Boat is based in the Club Nautico Real in Algeciras. Most likely the best way of getting to Algeciras is to fly into Malaga (AGP). The distance from Malaga Airport to Algeciras is approximately 135km. There are official shuttle services from Malaga to Algeciras, but these shuttles are extremely expensive. Therefore the best way to get from the airport to the harbour are either public buses or rental cars.

The Bus connection from Malaga to Algeciras is sometimes even direct. The journey by bus takes usually 2-3 hours and it will cost around 20€. From the Busstation in Algeciras you can grab a Cab and you will be at the Boat within 5min.

One day before the the crossing, we will meet at 18.00h at the Club Nautico Real in Algeciras at the Boat. While having dinner together we will go through the most important things about the Crossing and enjoy the evening. In the morning at 08:00h we will start our trip and set sail towards Punta Canero, our startingpoint for the crossing.

While cruising to the starting point, our team will prepare the SUP Boards and run you through a final briefing for the crossing. The Strait of Gibraltar is famous for spotting wales and dolphins. Especially Dolphins are often accompanying the trip for hours and come really close to the Yacht and the Paddleboards.

After 4 to 6 hours we will reach the shores of Africa! Enjoy a short moment of "glory" :) and the feeling of mission accomplished! After everybody is back aboard the Yacht, we will set sail back for Algeciras, enjoying a breathtaking sunset at sea and some cold drinks.

Comments

Steve

"The best team building event EVER! Thanks guys for making that possible"